Flowserve MPT - Manual (Page 4)

MPT USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 85392699 06-09
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1 INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY
1.1 General
These instructions must always be kept
close to the product's operating location or
directly with the product.
Flowserve’s products are designed, developed, and
manufactured with state-of-the-art technologies in
modern facilities. The unit is produced with great
care and commitment to continuous quality control,
utilizing sophisticated quality techniques and safety
requirements.
Flowserve is committed to continuous quality
improvement and being at your service for any further
information about the product in its installation and
operation or about its support products, repair, and
diagnostic services.
These instructions are intended to facilitate
familiarization with the product and its permitted use.
Operating the product in compliance with these
instructions is important to help ensure reliability in
service and avoid risks. The instructions may not
take into account local regulations; ensure such
regulations are observed by all, including those
installing the product. Always coordinate repair
activity with operations personnel, and follow all plant
safety requirements and applicable safety and health
laws/regulations.
These instructions must be read prior to
installing, operating, using, and maintaining the
equipment in any region worldwide. The
equipment must not be put into service until all
the conditions relating to safety, noted in the
instructions, have been met.
1.2 CE marking and approvals
It is a legal requirement that machinery and equipment
put into service within certain regions of the world shall
conform with the applicable CE Marking Directives
covering Machinery and, where applicable, Low Voltage
Equipment, Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC),
Pressure Equipment Directive (PED), and Equipment
for Potentially Explosive Atmospheres (ATEX).
Where applicable, the Directives and any additional
Approvals cover important safety aspects relating to
machinery and equipment and the satisfactory provision
of technical documents and safety instructions. Where
applicable, this document incorporates information
relevant to these Directives and Approvals.
To confirm the Approvals applying and if the product is
CE marked, check the serial number plate markings
and the Certification. (See section 9, Certification.)
1.3 Disclaimer
Information in these User Instructions is believed
to be reliable. In spite of all the efforts of
Flowserve to provide sound and all necessary
information the content of this manual may appear
insufficient and is not guaranteed by Flowserve as
to its completeness or accuracy.
Flowserve manufactures products to exacting
International Quality Management System Standards
as certified and audited by external Quality
Assurance organizations. Genuine parts and
accessories have been designed, tested, and
incorporated into the products to help ensure
continued product quality and performance in use.
As Flowserve cannot test parts and accessories
sourced from other vendors, the incorrect
incorporation of such parts and accessories may
adversely affect the performance and safety features
of the products. The failure to properly select, install,
or use authorized Flowserve parts and accessories is
considered to be misuse. Damage or failure caused
by misuse is not covered by Flowserve’s warranty. In
addition, any modification of Flowserve products or
removal of original components may impair the safety
of these products in their use.
1.4 Copyright
All rights reserved. No part of these instructions
may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or
transmitted in any form or by any means without prior
permission of Flowserve Pump Division.
1.5 Duty conditions
This product has been selected to meet the
specifications of your purchase order. The
acknowledgement of these conditions has been
sent separately to the Purchaser. A copy should
be kept with these instructions.
The product must not be operated beyond
the parameters specified for the application. If
there is any doubt as to the suitability of the
product for the application intended, contact
Flowserve for advice, quoting the serial number.
If the conditions of service on your purchase order are
going to be changed (for example liquid pumped,
temperature, or duty), it is requested that the user seeks
Flowserve’s written agreement before start-up.